Equestrianism

Equine-Assisted Therapy “The horse evokes some form of emotion in all of us. In Western cultures the almost tangible yearning of prepubescent girls for a horse or pony companion is undeniable. The thundering of hooves as galloping horses race for a finish line can bring whole nations to a standstill. The gentle enquiring tickle of a nostril can produce the hint of a smile in the most disabled child. Jones (1983) suggests that the horse is a symbol of ‘human spirit and freedom’.” Horses have…

Many for you may think of rodeo as a lame sport that takes no talent, and some of you may have never heard of rodeo before, so here's some information about rodeos. Rodeo has a unique quality of origin to which no other professional sport can lay claim. It emerged from an industry... from the daily routine and tasks of a low paying job with long hours performed by ranch hands who came to know very well the animals with which they lived. If it were any other kind of job, leisure hours might have…

Have you ever wondered how rodeo contestants don’t have any fear towards riding the animals they ride or risk getting seriously injured for a few minutes of fun? Rodeo is unique in the world of sport that consists of many different things, not just about winning or losing. Rodeos are competitions that are defined as judged or timed events, but mostly timed. The judges events consists of bareback riding, bull riding, and saddle bronc riding. The timed events consists of barrel racing, tie…

Horses can range from wild stallions living in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming to a broke mare living in a stall within the walls of a barn. Each horse has their own unique personality, and their own specific look. King and Finn are my only two horses and in my opinion, they are as different as the colors black and white. Yes, they are obviously both horses with a tail and a mane, but their looks and personalities couldn’t be more different. I personally hate when people say all horses are the…

In today’s society, many people see horses as these beautiful and majestic creatures, but what they don’t really see is the different purposes that these animals have to do on a daily basis. Some are used as either studs or broodmares, some are used to race, some are used to work in the fields, some are used to show, and many are used just for pleasure. Thoroughbreds and Clydesdales are the perfect examples to show the different tasks that horses are bred to do. Thoroughbreds originated in…

It all started when I was a little girl, I had always wanted a horse. So when I was 8 I started to take lessons but that only lasted for a few years, hard times hit and I wasn’t able to afford to ride anymore. I was too young to be able to help around a barn so for the time being I had to give up my love of riding and my time with horses. That was until I turned 16 and I was able to start volunteering with horses. When my parents split up and it sent me into a depression, I dreaded getting up…

It is understandable that people may crave more money. Sometimes they may even need a little extra change to make ends meet. This particular short-story, “The Rocking Horse Winner,” takes place sometime between the end of World War I and the Great Depression. Needless to say, many people were short on the necessary amount of money to live comfortably or even be able to provide for their families. However, in D.H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking Horse Winner,” being able to provide for a family should…

I grew up on a farm with only two close houses nearby. From birth I had my own horse. Both of my parents worked full time. My mom worked nights after we go home from school and my dad would come home about an hour after my mom left. My dad had other things to do when he got home, as well as take care of my other 3 younger siblings. Therefore, I would run over to the neighbor’s house after school every day. Out of my two of my neighbors Only one had a child. Their daughter was 4 years older than…

The mustard yellow truck had been trudging through the cold wintery air for 3 days and it had finally arrived in its final destination. It had been through hell and back, but it had finished its quest. “Hey at least you’ll get to see the snow now bud!” said my Dad. “I suppose you’re right but we could’ve always just gone to the mountains back home.” “Just give this place a try, son. Maybe you’ll learn to love it.” “Yeah, I highly doubt that one, but I appreciate the effort, Dad.” In that moment…

Why I Ride Since I was four years old my most prominent memory has been of horses. I remember my first encounter with a horse, I instantaneously developed a deep fascination with the animal. I devoted my life to horses. My thoughts were entwined with anything horse related. I used horse terminology as a way to critically think and solve arithmetics in school. Twelve years later my infatuation with the animal proved true when I was asked by the University of Virginia Riding Team to join them as…